Description

The 2nd Edition of the International Conference WASTES: Solutions, Treatments and Opportunities, will take place in Braga on September 11 – 13th, 2013.

After the success of the 1st Edition, this conference is expected to be a platform for the scientists and industries from the Waste Management and Recycling sectors from around the world, to share experiences and knowledge with all who attend. Discussions regarding the balance between economic, environmental and social outcomes will be carefully addressed. The development of innovative techniques, tools and strategies on how wastes can be transformed into good ideas, improving both the overall environmental performance and the understanding of the industry impact on the environment, as well as the options analysis for its improvement are key objectives of this event.

A Social Program will be scheduled, offering also the opportunity of networking under a more relaxed and social context, hoping to be a time to pursue the interesting highlights of a unique historical city.

Braga, a pleasant historic town, was awarded with the status of YouthEuropean Capital in 2012 by the European Youth Forum. Braga is a place where the old blends with the new. Gifted with an amazing cultural and historical patrimony, Braga’s history can be seen in its monuments, churches and splendid houses, contrasting with innovative urban spaces.